HB 3218
Requires the Commission on Indian Services and the Department of Education to study the Tribal Attendance Promising Practices grant program.
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Support
75%
Oppose
25%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the Commission on Indian Services and the Department of Education to study the Tribal Attendance Promising Practices grant program. The study will focus on ways to expand the program, potentially through increased funding and the creation of new program locations across Oregon. The agencies are required to submit their findings and recommendations to the Legislative Assembly’s education committees by September 15, 2026.
Key provisions
- The Commission on Indian Services and the Department of Education must conduct a study.
- The study will examine opportunities to expand the Tribal Attendance Promising Practices grant program.
- Expansion efforts may include increasing funding for existing locations and establishing new locations.
- The agencies must submit a report to the Legislative Assembly’s education committees.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Education
- Commission on Indian Services
- Tribal communities in Oregon
- Students eligible for the Tribal Attendance Promising Practices grant program
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study of the existing grant program.
- It sets a deadline for the submission of findings and recommendations (September 15, 2026).
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Hoa Nguyen
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of House Bill 3218 advocate for expanding the Tribal Attendance Promoting Practices (TAPP) grant program to address chronic absenteeism in schools. The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators endorses this expansion, citing its potential to improve attendance rates among American Indian/Alaska Native students. Proponents argue that increased funding will enable the establishment of more program locations, ultimately addressing the root causes of absenteeism and promoting academic success for underrepresented populations. By supporting this legislation, advocates aim to bridge the educational gap and provide targeted support to address systemic inequalities in education.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of the proposed reallocation of lottery funds argue that diverting funds from the current system would have unintended consequences for education funding in general. They contend that reallocating funds to cover school entry costs on tribal lands and in public institutions could lead to a patchwork system, where some students receive financial assistance while others do not, potentially exacerbating existing educational disparities. Additionally, opponents suggest that this approach would undermine the principle of equal opportunity, as it would create a two-tiered system with varying levels of support for different student populations. By maintaining the current system, opponents believe that lottery funds can provide more comprehensive and equitable support for students across all public institutions.